Wild-card round: Texans 19, Bengals 13

January 12, 2013 10:03 PM

Photo: Karen Warren/Houston Chronicle

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Texans running back Arian Foster celebrates after picking up a first down to allow the Texans to run out the clock on a 19-13 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in an NFL Wild Card Playoff game at Reliant Stadium. less

Texans running back Arian Foster celebrates after picking up a first down to allow the Texans to run out the clock on a 19-13 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in an NFL Wild Card Playoff game at Reliant ... more

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton holds his helmet trying to listed to a play call during the fourth quarter of an AFC playoff game against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, in Houston. less

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton holds his helmet trying to listed to a play call during the fourth quarter of an AFC playoff game against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5, ... more

Texans defensive back Brandon Harris (26), defensive end Antonio Smith (94) and defensive end J.J. Watt (99) celebrate after stopping Bengals wide receiver Marvin Jones (82) on a fourth down play during the fourth quarter. less

Texans defensive back Brandon Harris (26), defensive end Antonio Smith (94) and defensive end J.J. Watt (99) celebrate after stopping Bengals wide receiver Marvin Jones (82) on a fourth down play during the ... more

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) hands a souvenir to a young fan after the Texans beat the Cincinnati Bengals in an AFC playoff game at Reliant Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, in Houston.

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) hands a souvenir to a young fan after the Texans beat the Cincinnati Bengals in an AFC playoff game at Reliant Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, in Houston.

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) celebrates, after picking up a first down that allowed the Texans to run out the clock against the Cincinnati Bengals, with teammates Duane Brown (76) and Chris Myers (55) during the fourth quarter of an AFC playoff game at Reliant Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, in Houston. less

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) celebrates, after picking up a first down that allowed the Texans to run out the clock against the Cincinnati Bengals, with teammates Duane Brown (76) and Chris ... more

Houston Texans cornerbacks Kareem Jackson (25) and Johnathan Joseph (24) break up a pass in the end zone intended for Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green (18) during the fourth quarter of an AFC playoff game at Reliant Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, in Houston. less

Houston Texans cornerbacks Kareem Jackson (25) and Johnathan Joseph (24) break up a pass in the end zone intended for Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green (18) during the fourth quarter of an AFC playoff ... more

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) celebrates his 1-yard touchdown run against the Cincinnati Bengals during the third quarter of an AFC playoff game at Reliant Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, in Houston. less

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) celebrates his 1-yard touchdown run against the Cincinnati Bengals during the third quarter of an AFC playoff game at Reliant Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, in ... more

Cincinnati Bengals tight end Jermaine Gresham (84) has the ball knocked away by Houston Texans free safety Danieal Manning during the second quarter of an AFC playoff game at Reliant Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, in Houston. less

Cincinnati Bengals tight end Jermaine Gresham (84) has the ball knocked away by Houston Texans free safety Danieal Manning during the second quarter of an AFC playoff game at Reliant Stadium on Saturday, Jan. ... more

Houston Texans cornerback Kareem Jackson (25) breaks up a pass intended for Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Marvin Jones (82) during the second quarter of an AFC playoff game at Reliant Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, in Houston. less

Houston Texans cornerback Kareem Jackson (25) breaks up a pass intended for Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Marvin Jones (82) during the second quarter of an AFC playoff game at Reliant Stadium on Saturday, ... more

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) applies pressure to Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton (14) during the second quarter of an AFC playoff game at Reliant Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, in Houston. less

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) applies pressure to Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton (14) during the second quarter of an AFC playoff game at Reliant Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, in ... more

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) is brought down by Cincinnati Bengals free safety Reggie Nelson (20) during the second quarter of an AFC playoff game at Reliant Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, in Houston. less

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) is brought down by Cincinnati Bengals free safety Reggie Nelson (20) during the second quarter of an AFC playoff game at Reliant Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, ... more

Cincinnati Bengals running back BenJarvus Green-Ellis (42) is stopped by Houston Texans outside linebacker Connor Barwin during the first quarter of an AFC playoff game at Reliant Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, in Houston. less

Cincinnati Bengals running back BenJarvus Green-Ellis (42) is stopped by Houston Texans outside linebacker Connor Barwin during the first quarter of an AFC playoff game at Reliant Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5, ... more

Houston Texans kicker Shayne Graham (17) celebrates his 48-yard field goal with holder Donnie Jones (5) during the first quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals in an AFC playoff game at Reliant Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, in Houston. less

Houston Texans kicker Shayne Graham (17) celebrates his 48-yard field goal with holder Donnie Jones (5) during the first quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals in an AFC playoff game at Reliant Stadium on ... more

Houston Texans fans Brookelyn Mitchell, left, and Jen Schaefer walk outside Reliant Stadium on their way to the AFC Playoff game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Reliant Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, in Houston. less

Houston Texans fans Brookelyn Mitchell, left, and Jen Schaefer walk outside Reliant Stadium on their way to the AFC Playoff game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Reliant Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, in ... more